Spartanburg Provides Financial Aid for Home Repairs and Buyers

News Summary

Spartanburg is launching a vital financial assistance program for low-income homeowners affected by Tropical Storm Helene. Residents may receive up to $30,000 for roof repairs. Additionally, a new initiative offers first-time buyers up to $20,000 in support to help them purchase a home. The programs aim to uplift the community by making homeownership more accessible and assisting those in need with essential repairs.

Spartanburg Offers Vital Financial Help for Home Repairs and First-Time Buyers

Spartanburg is stepping up to assist its residents following the unforgettable wreckage brought by Tropical Storm Helene. If your home has seen better days—specifically the roof—and you’re worried about the financial burden of repairs, you’re in luck! The county and city have rolled out a fantastic support program aimed at helping low-income homeowners whose roofs suffered damage during the storm.

Who Can Benefit?

This program is specifically designed for individuals or families bringing in an annual household income at or below 80% of the area’s median income. For a family of four, that roughly translates to about $60,000. How great is that? If you meet this requirement, you could snag up to $30,000 in financial aid depending on how severe the damage is and what kind of repairs are needed. That’s a sizable sum that can truly help restore your home to its former glory!

Spartanburg County has kicked off the application process, and news is spreading fast thanks to their outreach via social media. If you’re residing in the City of Spartanburg, don’t wait! Start navigating your way through the application process right away. You can check out the homeowners resources webpage online or pick up your phone and give David Maher a call at (864) 580-5011 for additional information. If you’re located outside the city, fear not! County residents can jump onto the disaster assistance program webpage or reach out to Michael Brown at (864) 595-5314 for the help you need.

Eligibility Criteria

As a gentle reminder, it’s crucial that applicants had been living in their homes when Tropical Storm Helene hit because this assistance program is exclusively for those affected by the storm. So, gather your documents and make sure you’re prepared to demonstrate your eligibility.

A Boost for First-Time Homebuyers

$5,000, but thanks to enhanced funding from the American Rescue Plan, that support has soared to an impressive $20,000.

What does this mean for future homebuyers? Beyond just the thrill of stepping into homeownership, this increase in financial support allows potential buyers to save up for those pesky unplanned expenses that come with owning property. Plus, it’s a crucial move to ensure that long-time Spartanburg residents aren’t pushed out of their neighborhoods by influxes of wealthier newcomers.

Getting Started

$60,000 for a family of four.

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Additional Resources

• Fox Carolina: Roof Repair Assistance Program Available Spartanburg Co.
• Go Upstate: Spartanburg Homeowners with Helene Roof Damage Can Apply for Funds
• WSPA: Program Can Help Spartanburg Homeowners with Helene Repair Costs
• Fox Carolina: First-Time Homebuyers in Spartanburg Could Qualify for $20,000
• Spectrum Local News: Red Cross Second Wave Financial Assistance Hurricane Helene
• Wikipedia: Spartanburg, South Carolina
• Google Search: Spartanburg home repair assistance
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Spartanburg
• Google News: Spartanburg homeowners assistance
• Google Scholar: Hurricane Helene